IDEA-X Program

IDEA-X Overview

IDEA-X is a one-month intensive program for international undergraduate students who want to explore further education and career opportunities in the digital media industry. Students come spend a month with the Centre for Digital Media to learn about the latest tools and processes in the industry, and create their own digital media product.

Over the one-month program, students learn rapid prototyping, collaborative design, team building, project management, critical thinking skills and pitching and presentation skills. Students also attend design and development focused workshops.

Why Choose IDEA-X?

The IDEA-X program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to familiarize themselves with the digital media world in a fun and immersive way. Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

Practice collaborative design and team building

Define and reproduce user-centered design tools and processes

Practice rapid-prototyping through a two-day design jam

Demonstrate understanding of pipeline management by building digital media products

Evaluate the effectiveness of their own product

Reflect on own/peer practices through retrospectives

Create and produce a pitch and a final presentation for prototypes

One of our most recent alumni has been admitted to UBC after her experience at IDEA-X. She is now applying to the Master's of Digital Media program. Read about her story here.

IDEA-X Creations

Requirements

Applicants must be undergraduate students and have at least an intermediate level of English. Preference will be given to third and fourth year students having an interest in digital media. University professors are also welcome to attend.

All courses are taught in English without translation services.

Tuition and Fees

The fees to be paid to the Centre for Digital Media are CAD $3,000 per student. This only covers tuition and does not include transportation, living expenses, and accommodation. Some assistance can be provided in finding accommodation, with the option to secure accommodations through the Homestay Program at a cost of approximately CAD $800 each.

Note: Tuition fees are non-refundable.

2018 Dates

April 9th to May 3rd

May 7th to May 31st

July 9th to August 2nd

August 6th to August 30th

October 8th to November 1st

November 5th to November 29th

The application deadline for IDEA-X is 60 days before the first day of class.

Apply Now

Submit your application here if you are interested. Interested applicants will be notified upon admission.